Emmmm, I heard that Taobao listens to your conversations and then sneakily puts the items you like into the [Recommended for You]section? While there's no way to verify this, we still have to thank the convenience of the big data era, which showers even homebound couch potatoes with thoughtful internet tech care.
The [Recommended for You]section knows your tastes better than you do and always hits the mark. Take me, for instance — someone who considers themselves on the cutting edge of trends. I’ve been blindsided: my latest-season fanny packs, fitted tees, and slim-fit pants vanished in an instant, replaced by men’s fitness sets, waist trainers, and the Fat Happy Clothing flagship store?
I think I’m sick — with terminal laziness syndrome!! Of course, this “ailment” comes with symptoms like bed-riddenness, difficulty getting out of bed, buying books and letting them gather dust, food delivery obsession... and more!! All leading to the granddaddy of them all: getting chubby!!
Last year’s M-sized clothes have now become XL, the planned swim date was canceled because the pool doesn’t allow personal floaties, and expensive skincare serums are quickly running out due to my expanding facial area. Fellow couch potatoes quietly switching to healthy meal plans and protein shakes have abandoned you, and even summer — the season for showing some skin — is slipping away. Isn’t it nice to be a happy couch potato? No, it isn’t!
You should know that if even an adult can’t exercise self-control, what’s the difference between them and a piece of stale fish? So, betting on my credibility of either getting fit or going to the dogs, I’m channeling the determination I had when fighting against [Recommended for You]to squeeze back into my skinny jeans, and stomping laziness into the ground.
They say eating less and moving more is the surefire way to shed the couch potato lifestyle — and it’s true. A sensible, healthy diet is the first step to embracing summer. Uninstall those food delivery apps from your phone, opt for high-fiber, low-fat, low-sugar, and low-starch foods, and stick to the principle of eating small meals frequently. You’ll find that getting rid of that spare tire isn’t so hard after all.
In addition, fitness — the perfect complement to diet — is your secret weapon for winning this summer. But if those little lazy cancer cells start acting up again: the gym environment is boring, the classes are repetitive, and personal training is too expensive...
Then let me tell you about a great place. Not only are the prices reasonable, but you can also travel while you work out. A variety of fun activities will definitely nip that blasted laziness in the bud — yep, it’sMutianyu Great Wall!!!
Yes, you heard that right!! The prestigiousAAAAA-level tourist attractionMutianyu is here to tell you: turning the Great Wall into your gym is absolutely not a dream~
Cycling
Here, you can spend an hour cycling while soaking in the freshness and tranquility of nature.
Photo caption: April’s most beautiful rural cycling route event
Brisk Walking
Or, if you want to avoid intense workouts, you can choose the equally healthy option of brisk walking.
Photo caption: April’s “Sports. Health. Connection” mountain loop walk
Off-Road Climbing
For more advanced thrill-seekers, you can also opt to traverse ancient historical paths in a modern off-road fashion.
Photo caption: May’s Mutianyu Great Wall International Cross-Country Race
Photo caption: 2018 Great Wall Marathon
Whether it’s the charming villages and pastoral scenery at the foot of Mutianyu Great Wall or the winding greenery along the wall as you climb, these are sights you won’t see in your usual workout spots.
Village Scenery
Beigou Village Cultural Wall
So, put down that beloved carbonated drink, ditch the high-calorie junk food, and join me in Mutianyu to become a healthy, active travel enthusiast~ Let’s Go!
Such a beautiful, vibrant, and health-filled Mutianyu Great Wall
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Transportation:
Mutianyu Great Wall Tourist Shuttle Line 1:
Departure location: East Outer Xiejie, north side of Dongzhimen Bus Hub
Departure time: 8:30 am daily
Return time from Mutianyu Scenic Area: 4:00 pm
Price: One-way 30 RMB per person (bus transit cards not accepted, all free passes invalid)
Mutianyu Great Wall Tourist Shuttle Line 2:
Departure location: 30 meters south of Exit C, Qianmen Station, Subway Line 2 (at the Transfer Center)
Departure time: 9:00 am, Monday to Sunday (additional services available if crowded)
Outbound route: Qianmen – Dongzhimen (navigate to “Dongngshier” Restaurant Dongzhimen Branch) – Shuoyaoju Station, Subway Line 10 (Exit E) or Line 13 (Exit B), or bus stop for bus 942 and 547 – Mutianyu Great Wall Scenic Area;
Return route: Mutianyu Great Wall Scenic Area – Shuoyaoju Station, Subway Line 10 – Qianmen;
Price (including scenic area ticket and onboard guide): 100 RMB per adult, 80 RMB for seniors and students;
Ticket purchase locations in Beijing: On-site at the Transfer Center; tickets can also be booked in advance on the official website of the Beijing Tourism Distribution Center (10 RMB discount for online bookings);
Return location: P1 parking lot at the scenic area
Mutianyu Great Wall Scenic Area Ticket Point: Tickets purchased onboard (ticket sales begin 30 minutes before departure until full)
Return time: 3:30 pm, Monday to Sunday (limited availability, book in advance)
Self-driving route:Beijing-Chengde Expressway -- Exit 13 (Beitai Road Exit) -- Follow the signs to reach the scenic area
Bus routes: Take bus 916 from Dongzhimen -- get off at Huairou North Street -- transfer to the bus to Dongtai and arrive at the scenic area